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Exiled former Yemeni vice president Ali Salem al-Beidh

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Exiled former Yemeni vice president Ali Salem al Beidh, shown in this November 2012 photo, stands in his office in Beirut, Lebanon. Beidh was one of the chief architects of the agreement that united the northern Yemen Arab Republic with the southern People's Democratic Republic of Yemen to create the country that exists today.

Exiled former Yemeni vice president Ali Salem al Beidh, shown in this November 2012 photo, stands in his office in Beirut, Lebanon. Beidh was one of the chief architects of the agreement that united the northern Yemen Arab Republic with the southern People's Democratic Republic of Yemen to create the country that exists today.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a powerlifting competitions in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a powerlifting competitions in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

People gather at Field of Mars during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

People gather at Field of Mars during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers arm wrestle in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers arm wrestle in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

People wave flags during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

People wave flags during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a competition for the assembling and disassembling of AKs in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a competition for the assembling and disassembling of AKs in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

A military band stands at the ready during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

A military band stands at the ready during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault trooperswave flags on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault trooperswave flags on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Veterans of airborne troops celebrate wave flags on Palace Square during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Veterans of airborne troops celebrate wave flags on Palace Square during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

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Exiled former Yemeni vice president Ali Salem al Beidh, shown in this... Photo d'actualitéBeyrouth,Bureau,Centre d'intérêt,Exil,Horizontal,Liban,Photographie,Précédent,Vice-Président,YémenPhotographer MCTCollection: Tribune News Service 2012 MCTExiled former Yemeni vice president Ali Salem al Beidh, shown in this November 2012 photo, stands in his office in Beirut, Lebanon. Beidh was one of the chief architects of the agreement that united the northern Yemen Arab Republic with the southern People's Democratic Republic of Yemen to create the country that exists today. (Adam Baron/MCT via Getty Images)